SUPER FORCE TO GUARD SUPERFERRY
The Coast Guard believes it has the vessels and crews it needs to secure Kahului and Nawiliwili harbors if protesters again turn out when Hawai`i Superferry resumes service.
People who were present for the Kaua`i protests in August are predicting many demonstrators.
While the Coast Guard will not discuss specific steps it plans to take when service resumes, Coast Guard Lt. John Titchen said the plan may involve support from Coast Guard units on the Mainland....
Rich Hoeppner, chairman of People for the Preservation of Kaua`i, said he "definitely" believes protests are more likely on Maui and Kaua`i in the wake of last week's special session.
The fact that lawmakers essentially reversed a court ruling that an environmental assessment had to be completed before the Superferry can operate has fueled some of the anger....
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